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North Texas non-profit helping former inmates rebuild lives gains NFL recognition
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"They are worthy of praise and worthy of accomplishment."
If you know the game, you know this image. A football player and a little girl holding hands, walking away.
"We have scrambled today to see what would be impacted, Parkland, schools. Because of the walk back, there will not be those immediate impacts."
Prosper's largest food pantry caught fire over the weekend, destroying nearly everything inside.
"One of the biggest things Hagar's Heart stands for is that we see you," said Jennifer Jones.
It's the season of giving and every parent wants to be able to give their child the gifts they want.
"These young men are a part of our trajectory, they are a part of our history, they're a part of our community."
While the start date and location are new, the purpose remains unchanged: charity.
Wicked weather spared no one — not even the nonprofits working in all seasons to serve those most in need.
Five North Texas nonprofits are competing for more than $200,000 in funding from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.
Backed by dozens of local and elected leaders this week, Annunciation House, flatly denied claims from the Attorney General that they participated in illegal human smuggling.
Our third organization in this series is the Cowtown Marathon's C.A.L.F Program, which teaches kids about fitness and outfits them with new running shoes.
Our annual campaign celebrating local North Texas non-profits officially kicks off Sunday with My Possibilities.
Sixty children and their parents enjoyed a hot meal, arts and crafts, and went home with new coats, shoes and plenty of toys.
A special haunted house is attracting a lot of people on Halloween and proceeds are going to a bigger cause.
It is Mental Illness Awareness Week and the nonprofit "Communities In Schools" is raising awareness while highlighting the ways they can help.
Dak Prescott and Charles Haley are teaming up to help Metrocrest Services with renovations.
To improve turnout, March to the Polls visits high schools in seven North Texas school districts every year to help with voter registration and education.
Beginning CPR and having quick access to an AED can save lives. Karen Schrah knows this firsthand, and her nonprofit is making sure others do too.
A North Texas mom is turning her tragedy into an opportunity for change, teaching responders about new treatments.
Ability Connection, a Dallas nonprofit, launched a new program to help families cover the costs of childcare for special needs children.
The nonprofit 24HourDallas is asking Dallas businesses to pledge to do everything they can to make women feel safe visiting at night.
True to the meaning of the season, one man started the non-profit Many Strands to help improve people's lives.
Program manager Kamel Wesley said after speaking with the fire marshal, it appears the fire was intentionally set.
Whether coming from the battlefield or the football field, the struggles are similar. MVP gives both athletes and veterans back that sense of team.
Emergency crews are responding to a crash involving a Delta Air Lines plane that arrived Monday at Toronto Pearson Airport from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas said he expects an adequate supply of electricity to meet demands during this winter weather event.
McKinney police explained that there was a different vehicle in the area before the collision that was initially believed to be involved.
Famed Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died.
Dallas police said officers responded to a call about a hit-and-run around 10:25 p.m. Sunday in the 5900 block of Belt Line Road.
An extreme cold weather warning is in place from Tuesday night into Thursday morning for temperatures in the teens.
Emergency crews are responding to a crash involving a Delta Air Lines plane that arrived Monday at Toronto Pearson Airport from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas said he expects an adequate supply of electricity to meet demands during this winter weather event.
McKinney police explained that there was a different vehicle in the area before the collision that was initially believed to be involved.
Famed Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The city helped a state lawmaker develop new ways to crack down on illicit businesses.
For nearly two years, officers used questionable tactics to arrest women for prostitution. Then the cases fell apart.
An Irving Independent School District administrator resigned this week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for his firing.
The machines offer a legitimate and easy way to buy cryptocurrency, but with convenience comes risk.
The Trump administration has halted DOGE's firings of hundreds of federal employees working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs.
The Justice Department's filing asks the conservative-majority court to lift a judge's court order temporarily reinstating Hampton Dellinger as the leader of the Office of Special Counsel.
President Trump attended Sunday's Daytona 500 for the second time as president, but left hours before it concluded during a lengthy rain delay.
CBS News Texas traveled to the nation's Capital where Gov. Greg Abbott met with members of the Texas Congressional delegation and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. We spoke with multiple members of Congress, including Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Republicans support the governor's request for reimbursement, but Democrats in Congress we spoke with sharply oppose it. (Original air date: February 16, 2025.)
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Recalled rolling coolers were sold for a six-year period by retailers nationwide including Amazon, Costco and Target.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter's recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
The Texas Rangers have reached multiyear agreements with several distributors that will broadcast games in the team's five-state television territory.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
An All-Star Game like none other — since it was three games, not one — still had plenty of flash and not a lot of fire. And in the end, Jayson Tatum had the dunk that decided a crown.
Armstrong is in his 10th season as an assistant coach with the Mavericks.
The NBA commissioner said he was as surprised as anyone after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis.
President Trump attended Sunday's Daytona 500 for the second time as president, but left hours before it concluded during a lengthy rain delay.
The timing means the 23-year-old Italian won't miss any Grand Slam tournaments. The French Open, the season's next major, starts May 25.
Famed Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died.
YouTube TV announced a deal to keep Paramount channels on its platform had been reached Saturday night, ending a public contract dispute.
Fans of the movie Dazed and Confused can purchase a piece of the film for just under $1 million.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
Need to know when the 2025 Super Bowl will start? And what time will it will end? Here are the key times to know.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.